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Ministry of Steel
Disinvestment process of RINL is under progress
Ministry of Steel clarifies on the disinvestment of RINL
The Ministry of Steel has clarified that there is no freeze on the disinvestment process of RINL. Clarifying about some media reports regarding hold on the disinvestment process of RINL, the Ministry of Steel said that disinvestment process of RINL is under progress and efforts are being made by the company and supported by the Government to improve the performance of RINL and keep it as a going concern .
Ministry of Defence
DRDO conducts maiden launch of indigenously developed new generation surface-to-surface missile ‘Pralay’
Defence Research and Development Organisation  successfully conducted maiden flight test of indigenously developed surface-to-surface missile ‘Pralay’, from Dr A P J Abdul Kalam Island off the coast of Odisha on December 22, 2021. The mission has met all its objectives. The new missile followed the desired quasi ballistic trajectory and reached the designated target with high degree accuracy, validating the control, guidance and mission algorithms. All the sub-systems performed satisfactorily. All the sensors deployed near the impact point across the eastern coast, including the down range ships, tracked the missile trajectory and captured all the events.
The Missile is powered with solid propellant rocket motor and many new technologies. The missile has a range of 150-500 kilometre and can be launched from a mobile launcher. The missile guidance system includes state-of-the-art navigation system and integrated avionics.
Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh congratulated DRDO and associated teams for this maiden development flight trial. He complimented DRDO for the fast track development and successful launch of modern surface-to-surface missile.
Secretary Department of Defence R&D and Chairman DRDO, Dr G Satheesh Reddy appreciated the team and said that this is a new generation surface-to-surface missile equipped with modern technologies and induction of this weapon system will give the necessary impetus to the Armed Forces.
Competition Commission of India
CCI approves acquisition of shares of Future Generali India Life Insurance Company Limited by Generali Participations Netherlands N.V
The Competition Commission of India  approves acquisition of shares of Future Generali India Life Insurance Company Limited  by Generali Participations Netherlands N.V , pursuant to which GPN’s shareholding in FGLIC will stand increased from 49% to upto approx. 71%.
The Proposed Acquisition relates to an increase in shareholding of an existing shareholder, i.e., Generali Participations Netherlands N.V.  in Future Generali India Life Insurance Company Limited . GPN proposes to increase its equity shares of FGLIC, in tranches, pursuant to which GPN’s aggregate shareholding in FGLIC will stand increased from 49% to upto approx. 71% in the following steps:
- by subscribing to equity shares of FGLIC, to be issued by FGLIC through a preferential allotment ;
- by purchasing all of Industrial Investment Trusts Limited's  shareholding of FGLIC . IITL will completely exit FGLIC and will cease to be shareholder of FGLIC.; and
- by subscribing to equity shares of FGLIC, to be issued by FGLIC through a preferential allotment 
GPN is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Assicurazioni Generali S.p.A , the ultimate parent entity of the Generali group of companies. The Generali Group is a global insurance provider and is present in the Indian life insurance industry in India through FGLIC. GPN in engaged in the provision of life insurance services in India through FGLIC.
FGLIC is a life insurance company engaged in the provision of life insurance services/products in India. FGLIC provides simplified solutions for the financial security of customers, to deliver relevant and accessible insurance solutions
Detailed order of the CCI will follow.
Competition Commission of India
CCI approves acquisition by Sanoti Properties LLP of shareholding in Magma HDI General Insurance Company Limited
The CCI approves acquisition by Sanoti Properties LLP  of shareholding in Magma HDI General Insurance Company Limited  under Section 31 of the Competition Act, 2002
The proposed combination is acquisition of 55.39% of the total equity share capital of Magma HDI by Sanoti, by way of a proposed subscription of certain equity shares of the Target along with a proposed simultaneous acquisition of certain equity shares of the Target held by Poonawalla Fincorp Limited and Serum Institute of India Private Limited.
Sanoti is engaged in the business of development of commercial and residential real estate projects.
Magma HDI is engaged in the business of general / non-life insurance in India and offers a complete range of general / non-life insurance products.
Detailed order of the CCI will follow.
Ministry of Power
Shri R. K. Singh writes to Chief Ministers on immediate steps to be taken by Gencos to build coal stocks
RCR allocation to be made to other needy states if not lifted
Union Minister of Power and New & Renewable Energy, Shri R. K. Singh has written to states that state Gencos may be asked to take immediate steps to import coal for blending in order to meet their requirement during Monsoon season. The Minister, in separate letters to Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, Karnataka and West Bengal, has expressed concern that tender process for coal import has either not started or not completed in these states.
Ministry of Power earlier advised State Gencos to import 10% of coal requirement for blending purposes. States were advised to place order by 31.5.2022 such that delivery of 50% quantity is ensured by 30.6.2022, 40% by 31.8.2022 and remaining 10% by 31.10.2022.
Shri Singh further asked that State Gencos may lift entire quantity of coal offered under RCR mode expeditiously to build coal stock. He stressed that in case of failure on either account, it would not be possible to give additional domestic coal to make up the shortfall. He added that if RCR allocation is not lifted it will be allocated to other needy State Gencos and if present state of affairs continues it may lead to shortage of coal in states during monsoon adversely affecting the power supply situation in the States.
Shri Singh highlighted that due to increase in demand and consumption of electricity, the share of coal-based generation has increased and the total coal consumption by power plants has also increased. He added that materialization of domestic coal is only about 88% of total requirements. In order to ensure minimum required coal stocks in power plants before the onset of monsoon, Minister has directed that the thermal power plants owned by State Gencos and IPPs must use all the sources to maintain adequate coal stock.
Ministry of Culture
Shri G Kishan Reddy to review preparations being made for commemoration of the yearlong 125th birth anniversary celebrations of the revolutionary freedom fighter, Sri Alluri Sitarama Raju tomorrow in Andhra Pradesh
Key Highlights:
● Sri G Kishan Reddy will be in Bhimavaram, West Godavari, Andhra Pradesh on 12th June 2022
● The Union Minister will interact with various social leaders and community leaders of the East and West Godavari Districts to involve them in the year-long celebrations
● The National Implementation Committee  has approved the commemoration of this event in a manner that befits the contributions of the great freedom fighter
● 4th July 2022 marks the 125th birth anniversary of the revolutionary freedom fighter, Sri Alluri Sitarama Raju
Union Minister of Culture, Tourism and DoNER Shri G Kishan Reddy will be in Bhimavaram on 12th June 2022, to review the preparations being made for the commemoration of the 125th birth anniversary of the revolutionary freedom fighter, Sri Alluri Sitarama Raju. The National Implementation Committee  under the leadership of the Hon’ble Minister of Home Affairs and Co-operation Shri Amit Shah has approved the commemoration of this event in a manner that is befitting the contributions of the great freedom fighter.
In the day long-trip, the Union Minister will visit the Alluri Dhyana Mandir, at Mogallu, the Alluri Sitarama Raju Commemoration Monument Site and will also interact with social leaders, and community leaders of West and East Godavari to involve them in the yearlong celebrations of Alluri Sitaramaraju.
Sri Alluri Sitarama Raju is an Indian revolutionary actively involved in the Indian Freedom Struggle. Born 4th July 1897, he is revered across the states of Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Odisha and Karnataka as “Manyam Veerudu” or the “Hero of Jungle” and is a household name in these states.
Along with the 125th birth anniversary, the Government of India will also be commemorating the 100th year of the popular Rampa freedom struggle which was also led by Sitarama Raju from August 1922 to May 1924 and compelled the British to spend a large amount of resources to defeat the rebellion.
Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment
Welfare of Child Beggars
As per the information available on the website of Registrar General of India, 61,311 children  were engaged in the act of Begging as per details attached at Annexure. These figures are based on Census 2011.
Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment has launched a scheme “SMILE - Support for Marginalized Individuals for Livelihood and Enterprise” on 12.02.2022, which includes sub-scheme - ‘Central Sector Scheme for Comprehensive Rehabilitation of persons engaged in the act of Begging’.
The focus of the scheme is extensively on rehabilitation, provision of medical facilities, counseling, basic documentation, education, skill development, economic linkages and so on. Persons engaged in the act of Begging are to be covered under the scheme.
As per information provided by Ministry of Women and Child Development, the Juvenile Justice  Act, 2015 and the Adoption Regulations 2017 establish a framework for the rehabilitation of orphaned, abandoned, and surrendered children, which include cases, where children have lost both the parents owing to Covid-19. The Child Welfare Committee and the District Child Protection Unit are entrusted with the placement of such children for adoption and rehabilitation. Besides, Central Adoption Resource Authority  and State Adoption Resource Agency  are also mandated under JJ Act, 2015 for facilitating adoption related matters of children.
Further, the Ministry of Women and Child Development is implementing a centrally sponsored scheme namely Child Protection Services  Scheme under which support is provided to States and UT Governments for delivering services for children in need of care and in difficult circumstances including children who indulged in begging for their rehabilitation. The Child Care Institutions  established under the CPS scheme support inter-alia age-appropriate education, access to vocational training, recreation, health care, counselling etc.
This information was given by the Minister of State for Social Justice & Empowerment, Shri A. Narayanaswamy in a written reply in the Rajya Sabha today.
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Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution
Food Corporation of India offers 11.72 LMT wheat via 620 depots in the country in the 3rd e-auction
3rd e-auction by FCI to start at 11 am on 22.02.2023
In the 3rd e- auction, around 11.72 LMT of wheat is being offered by Food Corporation of India from 620 depots across the country.
For the 3rd e-auction, bidders who have registered themselves on the e portal of M Junction by 10:00 pm on 17.02.2023 will be allowed to participate in the e-auction on 22.02.2023. The last date for deposit and uploading of EMD is 21.02.2023 till 02:30 pm. Third e-auction will start at 11:00 am on 22.02.2023.
Govt. of India has revised the reserve price for sale of wheat through OMSS  scheme throughout the country. Now, the reserve price of FAQ wheat will be Rs. 2150/Qtl. pan India and that of URS wheat will be Rs. 2125/Qtl. pan India. This decision has been taken to ensure that wheat is offered at a lower uniform reserve price across the country to further bring down the price of wheat and atta. These new reserve prices are applicable from the third sale of wheat through e - auction, which will be held throughout the country on Wednesday, 22nd February, 2023.
In order to address the rising price of wheat and Atta in the country, as per the recommendation made by the Group of Ministers, Food Corporation of India is releasing 30 LMT of Wheat stock from the Central pool stock to the market through various routes under the Open Market Sale Scheme .
During 1st and 2nd e –auction a total quantity of 12.98 LMT wheat has been sold out of which 8.96 LMT has already been lifted by the bidders which has resulted in cooling down of prices of wheat and atta.
The announcement of revision in uniform reserve price across the country by the GOI would benefit the consumer across the country and would further bring down the prices of wheat and atta.
Ministry of Company Affairs
BIS Mumbai officials investigate quality of Helmets and conduct enforcement search and seizure operation in Mumbai
Officials from Mumbai Branch Office of Bureau of Indian Standards  conducted an Investigation of Helmets not conforming to Quality Control Orders under Central Consumer Protection Authority and carried out enforcement search and seizure operation at M/s Lazy Ass Bikers  on 03 December 2021.
The store is situated in the Gala G-G & F/105, Nahar and Seth Industries Estate, Cardinal Gracious Road, Chakala, Andheri , Mumbai. The operation was carried out to check the violation of Quality Control Order on Helmet for Two-wheeler riders. The store was found selling Helmets without BIS standard mark .
90 Helmets bearing BIS standard Mark  were seized. As per the Quality Control Order of Helmet for riders of Two Wheelers Motor Vehicles, 2020, Protective Helmets for the Two-wheeler Riders have been included under compulsory BIS certification and shall bear the Standard Mark under a licence from the BIS.
As per the section 16 and 17 of BIS Act, 2016, no person shall manufacture, import, distribute, sell, hire, lease, store or exhibit for sale helmets without a Standard Mark, except under a valid license.
Whoever, fails to comply with any direction of the Central Authority under sections 20 and 21, shall be punished with imprisonment for a term which may extend to six months or with fine which may extend to twenty lakh rupees, or with both.
Citizens/ general public are informed that a number that safety issues are involved with Helmet. Hence Government of India has made it mandatory that all the Helmets for Two-wheeler riders shall be sold in the market duly certified by BIS. Therefore, manufactures, importers, and sellers shall desist forthwith, from selling toys without a licence from BIS.
Cabinet
Approval for land monetisation at Pragati Maidan to build a five-star hotel
ITPO’s mega project to redevelop Pragati Maidan into a world class
International Exhibition and Convention Centre
ITPO authorised to transfer 3.7 acres of land at Pragati Maidan on a 99 year fixed leasehold basis
Special Purpose Vehicle to be formed by ITDC and IRCTC for development and operation of a five-star hotel with modern amenities
Hotel facility will add value to IECC project and promote India as a global destination for trade & commerce along with employment generation
Gives fillip to the landmark International Trade Fair which champions various flagship initiatives like ‘Make in India’, ‘Skill India’ and ‘Invest India’
Implementation of IECC project is in full swing and it is scheduled to be completed in 2020-21
The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has approved the plan and authorised India Trade Promotion Organisation  to transfer 3.7 acres of land at Pragati Maidan on a 99 year fixed leasehold basis at a price of Rs. 611 crore in favour of the SPV, which will be formed by India Tourism Development Corporation  and Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation  for development and operation of a five-star hotel.
The implementation of the International Exhibition and Convention Centre  project is in full swing and is scheduled to be completed in the year 2020-21.
In order to ensure completion of the hotel project at Pragati Maidan in a fast track mode, the SPV will take necessary steps including selecting a suitable developer and operator third party through a transparent competitive bidding process to construct, run and manage  the hotel on a long-term fixed lease basis.
In line with the vision of Government to revolutionise India’s infrastructure and tourism with the best of standards and service, ITPO is implementing its mega project of redevelopment of Pragati Maidan into world-class IECC. Throughout the World, a hotel facility is an integral part of any Meetings, Initiatives, Conferences and Exhibitions  hub/destination.
The hotel facility is an integral part of IECC project which will promote India as a global Meetings, Initiatives, Conferences and Exhibitions  hub and promote trade & commerce along with employment generation. The hotel will add value to IECC project and will benefit Indian trade & industry.
Additionally, the International Trade Fair which has lakhs of visitors and small traders participating every year will also benefit from this transformation of Pragati Maidan. Increased facilities and modern amenities will greatly benefit the participating traders, entrepreneurs and visitors. This will ensure higher turnout at the Trade Fair, revitalising it and providing a vibrant platform to expand their business horizons and promote Indian goods and services.
Special Service and Features
NCSC Commission to resolve 400 more cases related to Scheduled Castes in Kerala
National Commission of Scheduled Castes  Vice Chairman Shri Arun Halder has said around 400 new cases related to land issues criminal offences and service matters pertaining to Scheduled Castes in Kerala will be resolved soon. 605 pending cases from the state were resolved by the Commission. Addressing a news conference in Thiruvananthapuram today, he said the Commission will work shoulder to shoulder with State Government to ensure justice to grievances of Scheduled Castes.
Shri Arun Halder also said that if any complaint regarding misappropriation of Central funds marked for Scheduled Castes in any State come to its notice, the Commission will take adequate action.
The Vice Chairman later discussed the implementation of welfare schemes for Scheduled Castes, service safeguards and implementation of the Scheduled Castes / Scheduled Tribes  Act at a high level meeting with senior state officials.
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Ministry of Communications
Goa Postal Department appeals that citizens avail benefits of Sukanya Samriddhi Scheme
AMRITPEX Plus to witness grand launch in New Delhi in February
Goa: 18 January 2023
AMRITPEX plus launch event is to be held at national level in Delhi on 11th February 2023. It is proposed to cover eligible girl children under Sukanya Samriddhi Scheme on a large scale as a part of women empowerment and financial inclusion drive during ‘Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav’ and in run up to ‘Amritpex 2023’. ‘Amritpex 2023’ is proposed to open 7.5 lakh Sukanya Samriddhi accounts at national level in 24 hours. To contribute to the national level objective as a whole, Goa Postal Division appeals to all parents of girl children under 10 years of age to approach the nearest post office and open the Sukanya Samriddhi Account on 9th February 2023. For further details of the scheme citizens are requested to contact the nearest post office.
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Ministry of Home Affairs
Union Home Minister Shri Amit Shah hails CCEA approval to the Central Sector Scheme for Industrial Development of Jammu & Kashmir
“The Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has started development in Jammu and Kashmir by ridding it of terrorism and separatism”
“The approval of the Rs. 28,400 crore central Sector Scheme for the industrial development of Jammu and Kashmir by the Cabinet illustrates the special place that Jammu and Kashmir holds in the heart of Modi ji”
“It is Modi ji's visionary leadership as a result of which, for the first time, a scheme is taking industrial development to the block level. For this I congratulate Shri Narendra Modi ji”
“This scheme will prove to be a boon for the cottage industry, handicrafts, micro, small and medium industries of Jammu and Kashmir”
“This scheme will usher in a new dawn of prosperity in Jammu and Kashmir. It will attract unprecedented investment and will provide employment to about 4.5 lakh people”
“This will lead to skill development of youth and strengthen the existing industries, so that Jammu and Kashmir will become as capable as other regions of the country”
Union Home Minister Shri Amit Shah has hailed the CCEA approval to the Central Sector Scheme for Industrial Development of Jammu & Kashmir. In a series of tweets, Shri Amit Shah said, “The Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has started developmentin Jammu and Kashmir by ridding it of terrorism and separatism. The approval of the Rs. 28,400 crore central Sector Scheme for the industrial development of Jammu and Kashmir by the Cabinet illustrates the special place that Jammu and Kashmir holds in the heart of Modi ji.”
The Union Home Minister said, “It is Modiji's visionary leadership as a result of which, for the first time, a scheme is taking industrial development to the block level. This will give a boost to domestic manufacturing and open up the path of employment generation up to the block level.For this I congratulate Shri Narendra Modi ji.”
Shri Amit Shah said, “this scheme will prove to be a boon for cottage industry, handicrafts, micro, small and medium industries of Jammu and Kashmir. It will spur the setting up of new MSME units in the manufacturing and services sector, as well as encourage the expansion of existing units.”
He also said, “this scheme will usher in a new dawn of prosperity in Jammu and Kashmir. It will attract unprecedented investment and will provide employment to about 4.5 lakh people.This will lead to skill development of youth and strengthen existing industries, so that Jammu and Kashmir will become as capable as other regions of the country.”
Ministry of Road Transport & Highways
Draft Notification issued for Fire Detection and Protection system in Passenger  Compartment in buses
The Ministry of Road Transport & Highways has issued a Draft Notification on 21st September 2021 for introducing the Fire Alarm System and Fire Protection System in the Passenger  Compartment in buses, through an amendment in AIS -135.
At present, fire detection, alarm and suppression systems are notified for fires originating from the engine compartment only.
The draft notification is intended for fire detection and protection in the passenger compartment for Type III buses [‘Type III’ buses are those designed and constructed for long distance seated passenger transport) and School Buses. Studies on fire incidents indicate that injuries to passengers are mainly due to heat and smoke in the passenger compartment. These injuries can be prevented if the heat and smoke in the passenger compartment is controlled by providing an additional evacuation time  to the occupants by thermal management during fire incidents.
A technical solution to this problem has been developed by the Ministry in consultation with various stakeholders, including DRDO. A water mist- based active fire protection system has been designed and developed alongwith a fire alarm system. Simulation studies have demonstrated that the designed system is able to manage the temperature in the passenger compartment within 50 degree C centigrade in less than 30 seconds of mist operation.
Comments have been sought on this notification from stakeholders within a period of thirty days.
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